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Gervinho demanded a ‘helicopter and a private beach’ to move from Roma to Al-Jazira The “obscene” demands that caused Gervinho’s move to Al-Jazira to collapse have been revealed. Roma have been looking to offload the former Arsenal forward in a bid to comply with Financial Fair Play, and Arabian Gulf Leage side Al-Jazira were keen to buy him. But they ...

Roma striker Gervinho has been ruled out for three weeks with a thigh muscle tear, denting the Serie A side’s hopes of a second place finish this season. A statement by the club said: “Gervinho underwent tests which revealed a first grade tear in his right thigh. He will likely be unavailable for three weeks. From tomorrow, he will begin ...

Ivory Coast fought back to draw their Africa Cup of Nations opener with Guinea, despite having Gervinho sent off early in the second half. Guinea took a 36th-minute lead when Mohamed Yattara volleyed in. Ex-Arsenal striker Gervinho, who had hit the bar in the first half, was dismissed on 58 minutes for a slap. Ibrahima Traore almost doubled the lead ...

– Flying Cote d’Ivoire winger Gervinho believes the Elephants are still the leading team in Africa despite failing to survive their group at the World Cup in Brazil. In addition to their World Cup disappointment, the Ivoirians have been knocked off the top of the continental rankings after a three-year stranglehold by new leaders Algeria who have now been number one for the past three ...